What's the hardest Knife steel?

[DeadboxHero]

Its 2018, what's the hardest knife steel made in a knife? has anything changed?

Any knives in the steel?

 

[basmca]

Tungsten, 71 HRC.

https://knifenews.com/sandrin-tungsten-carbide-knives/

 

[Fixall]

If I remember correctly, I think I remember reading about a Rex 121 sample clocking in at 71 - 72 HRC. Maxamet can get up there too, somewhere around 70 HRC I believe.

 

[Someone1]

Its 2018, what's the hardest knife steel made in a knife? has anything changed?

Any knives in the steel?

We, as in you also, know rex 121 can max rockwell testers...

 

[Wowbagger]

Never mind.

 

[Viper2]

The hardest is Rex 121. The second hardest is Maxamet. I have a Maxamet Manix 2. Not sure I’d ever buy a Maxamet blade again due to difficulty of sharpening it and possible brittleness.

 

[Idahonotu]

Its 2018, what's the hardest knife steel made in a knife? has anything changed?

Any knives in the steel?

U testing us. Saw some late night grinding on that rex this morning! That belt count was getting crazy haha

 

[DeadboxHero]

U testing us. Saw some late night grinding on that rex this morning! That belt count was getting crazy haha

Just curious what else is out there, I don't know everything.

 

[Idahonotu]

Just curious what else is out there, I don't know everything.

I will remember you saying those knives aren't for everyone. I have the stones to cut them but it hurts to say I don't think I am at the point I can truly appreciate or take advantage of the rex121 ran that high. But when the time comes I hope u save a spot for me!

 

[DeadboxHero]

I will remember you saying those knives aren't for everyone. I have the stones to cut them but it hurts to say I don't think I am at the point I can truly appreciate or take advantage of the rex121 ran that high. But when the time comes I hope u save a spot for me!

you got it man, don't worry, there are so many other really cool steels I'm working. That's just an extreme.